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Aurora Middle School

Summary:

Aurora Middle School is a public middle school in Aurora, Nebraska, serving 269 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Aurora Public Schools district, which is ranked 63 out of 182 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Aurora Middle School consistently ranks among the top 50 middle schools in Nebraska, with a current ranking of 43 out of 200 schools for the 2023-2024 school year. The school's academic performance, as measured by NSCAS test scores, is significantly higher than the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts range from 68.75% to 77.11%, compared to the state averages of 57.74% to 62.77%. In mathematics, Aurora Middle School's proficiency rates range from 68.49% to 75%, compared to the state averages of 55.38% to 57.22%. The school's 8th-grade science proficiency rate of 84.21% is also notably higher than the state average of 65.61%.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Walnut Middle School and Barr Middle School in the Grand Island Public Schools district, Aurora Middle School stands out as a high-performing institution. The closest school in terms of academic performance is Central City Middle School, part of the Central City Public Schools district, which ranks 29th out of 200 middle schools in Nebraska for the 2023-2024 school year.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 300 L St
       Aurora, NE  68818-1902

(402) 694-6923

District: Aurora Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
43rd of 200 Nebraska Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,769 Help


Students who attend Aurora Middle School usually attend:

High:    Aurora High School

Feeder schools for Aurora Middle School:

Elementary:    Aurora Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.2 Help
Number of students:  265

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.4%
Hispanic:
9.1%
Two or more races:
3.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Aurora Middle School ranks better than 78.5% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.87. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.4%), Hispanic (9.1%), two or more races (3.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 32.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Aurora Middle School is 11.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Aurora Middle School is $19,769.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Aurora Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Aurora Middle School 43rd of 200 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Aurora Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Aurora Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Aurora Public Schools 63rd of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Aurora Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Aurora Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 41.14 165th 226 27.0%
2007 67.84 61st 227 73.1%
2008 45.10 179th 245 26.9%
2009 39.88 187th 243 23.0%
2010 54.62 126th 254 50.4%
2011 53.01 121st 246 50.8%
2012 61.94 87th 255 65.9%
2013 66.67 69th 248 72.2%
2014 60.59 88th 252 65.1%
2015 50.46 142nd 256 44.5%
2016 62.28 86th 255 66.3%
2017 61.88 81st 236 65.7%
2018 71.04 50th 225 77.8%
2019 64.21 74th 247 70.0%
2021 60.69 80th 223 64.1%
2022 70.29 61st 249 75.5%
2023 66.90 70th 238 70.6%
2024 74.87 43rd 200 78.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Aurora Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.79 33rd 120 72.5%
2019 62.77 39th 123 68.3%
2021 58.15 40th 115 65.2%
2022 57.48 49th 118 58.5%
2023 63.99 49th 144 66.0%
2024 75.41 20th 92 78.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Aurora Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.44 31st 147 78.9%
2019 72.10 31st 156 80.1%
2021 56.29 60th 137 56.2%
2022 66.64 42nd 150 72.0%
2023 65.86 54th 146 63.0%
2024 71.16 29th 106 72.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Aurora Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.87 49th 141 65.2%
2019 51.43 80th 153 47.7%
2021 61.56 51st 144 64.6%
2022 69.06 42nd 160 73.8%
2023 66.88 50th 156 67.9%
2024 76.29 25th 106 76.4%
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Rank History for White students at Aurora Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.47 53rd 203 73.9%
2019 59.29 81st 222 63.5%
2021 57.61 75th 204 63.2%
2022 66.11 59th 234 74.8%
2023 66.52 67th 217 69.1%
2024 75.13 30th 141 78.7%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Aurora Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 241 0 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 247
1989 225 0 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 231
1990 222 0 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 227
1991 250 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 253
1992 261 0 2 3 2 n/a n/a 0 268
1993 281 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 285
1994 292 0 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 296
1995 330 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 332
1996 330 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 332
1997 332 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 337
1998 351 0 2 5 2 n/a n/a 0 360
1999 360 0 3 4 1 n/a n/a 0 368
2000 324 3 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 334
2001 290 2 1 10 0 n/a n/a 0 303
2002 288 0 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 294
2003 288 0 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 294
2004 303 0 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 309
2005 307 0 4 4 1 n/a n/a 0 316
2006 314 0 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 321
2007 288 2 1 8 2 n/a n/a 0 301
2008 286 4 3 7 2 n/a n/a 0 302
2009 279 5 1 10 1 n/a n/a 0 296
2010 269 4 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 283
2011 265 1 0 9 0 0 5 0 280
2012 244 0 1 12 0 0 7 0 264
2013 249 0 0 16 0 0 10 0 275
2014 229 5 1 13 0 0 6 0 254
2015 268 3 1 13 0 0 3 0 288
2016 263 6 1 16 0 0 2 0 288
2017 260 3 2 19 1 0 4 0 289
2018 239 5 2 20 0 0 5 0 271
2019 247 6 2 21 0 0 3 0 279
2020 249 4 0 21 0 1 6 0 281
2021 245 2 0 20 0 1 5 0 273
2022 252 1 0 21 0 1 6 0 281
2023 245 0 0 19 0 0 5 0 269
2024 229 2 0 24 1 0 9 0 265

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Aurora Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 247 18.7 13.2 15
1989 231 18.1 12.7 14.3
1990 227 17.6 12.8 13.7
1991 253 19.5 12.9 12.3
1992 268 19.0 14.1 12.7
1993 285 19.3 14.8 13.3
1994 296 19.0 15.6 11.5
1995 332 21.6 15.4 14.2
1996 332 21.6 15.4 14.2
1997 337 22.0 15.3 11.9
1998 360 22.5 16.0 12.5
1999 368 22.7 16.2 22.6
2000 334 23.1 14.5 23.7
2001 303 22.6 13.4 32
2002 294 21.6 13.6 23.8
2003 294 21.6 13.6 23.8
2004 309 22.1 14.0 28.2
2005 316 22.4 14.1 25.6
2006 321 22.6 14.2 25.2
2007 301 24.4 12.3 24.3
2008 302 22.6 13.4 27.2
2009 296 21.9 13.5 27.7
2010 283 22.2 12.7 30.7
2011 280 22.0 12.6 28.6
2012 264 21.7 12.1 29.2
2013 275 22.0 12.4 31.3
2014 254 21.3 11.9 32.3
2015 288 23.0 12.5 31.6
2016 288 22.0 13.0 37.5
2017 289 22.6 12.7 32.5
2018 271 22.4 12.0 33.9
2019 279 23.3 11.9 36.2
2020 281 23.7 11.8 39.9
2021 273 23.9 11.3 34.4
2022 281 23.9 11.7 25.6
2023 269 23.7 11.3 33.5
2024 265 23.6 11.2 32.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Aurora Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 247 18.7 13.2 15
1989 231 18.1 12.7 14.3
1990 227 17.6 12.8 13.7
1991 253 19.5 12.9 12.3
1992 268 19.0 14.1 12.7
1993 285 19.3 14.8 13.3
1994 296 19.0 15.6 11.5
1995 332 21.6 15.4 14.2
1996 332 21.6 15.4 14.2
1997 337 22.0 15.3 11.9
1998 360 22.5 16.0 12.5
1999 368 22.7 16.2 22.6
2000 334 23.1 14.5 23.7
2001 303 22.6 13.4 32
2002 294 21.6 13.6 23.8
2003 294 21.6 13.6 23.8
2004 309 22.1 14.0 28.2
2005 316 22.4 14.1 25.6
2006 321 22.6 14.2 25.2
2007 301 24.4 12.3 24.3
2008 302 22.6 13.4 27.2
2009 296 21.9 13.5 27.7
2010 283 22.2 12.7 30.7
2011 280 22.0 12.6 28.6
2012 264 21.7 12.1 29.2
2013 275 22.0 12.4 31.3
2014 254 21.3 11.9 32.3
2015 288 23.0 12.5 31.6
2016 288 22.0 13.0 37.5
2017 289 22.6 12.7 32.5
2018 271 22.4 12.0 33.9
2019 279 23.3 11.9 36.2
2020 281 23.7 11.8 39.9
2021 273 23.9 11.3 34.4
2022 281 23.9 11.7 25.6
2023 269 23.7 11.3 33.5
2024 265 23.6 11.2 32.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Aurora Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $12,853 (82.7%) $15,549
2020 $02 (0.0%) $13,243 (82.2%) $16,102
2021 $102 (0.6%) $14,074 (82.0%) $17,164
2022 $302 (1.6%) $15,252 (82.1%) $18,576
2023 $46 (0.2%) $15,447 (78.1%) $19,769

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Aurora Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 74th of 247 Middle schoolsRanks 70th of 238 Middle schools
 0.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Aurora Middle School)5761
 4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Aurora Public Schools)5761
 4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4955
 6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Aurora Middle School)5262
 10%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Aurora Public Schools)5262
 10%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5557
 2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Aurora Middle School)5961
 2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Aurora Public Schools)5961
 2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4954
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Aurora Middle School)6382
 19%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Aurora Public Schools)6382
 19%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4866
 18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Aurora Middle School)6272
 10%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Aurora Public Schools)6272
 10%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5062
 12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Aurora Middle School)5170
 19%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Aurora Public Schools)5170
 19%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4761
 14%
8th Grade Science (Aurora Middle School)6581
 16%
   8th Grade Science (Aurora Public Schools)6581
 16%
   8th Grade Science (Nebraska)6264
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students279269
 3.6%
African American60
 100%
American Indian00
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic2119
 9.5%
Pacific Islander00
White247245
 0.8%
Two or More Races35
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.2%33.5%
 2.7%

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Aurora Middle School ranks 43rd of 200 Nebraska middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Aurora Middle School usually go on to attend Aurora High School

Students at Aurora Middle School are 86% White, 9% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 265 students attended Aurora Middle School.


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